Medical Terminology Muscular System

Front

_______________________ describes the surgical suturing of a tendon.

Back

Tenorrhaphy

Front

_______________________ describes the surgical incision through the fascia to relieve tension.

Back

Fasciotomy

Front

_______________________ describes a weakness or slight muscular paralysis.

Back

Myoparesis

Front

_______________________ describes tenderness or pain in the muscles.

Back

Myalgia

Front

______________________ is paralysis of all four extremities (from the neck down).

Back

Quadriplegia

Front

Surgical repair of a fascia is called _________________________________.

Back

Fascioplasty

Front

_________________________ means a weakness or wearing of body tissues.

Back

Atrophy

Front

_______________________ is the medical term for the surgical removal of a tendon.

Back

Tenectomy

Front

_______________________ refers to the inflammation of a tendon.

Back

Tendinitis

Front

_______________________ is the medical term for the surgical repair of a muscle.

Back

Myoplasty